Child Rights Organization Advocacy Officer Job in Nairobi

A Child Rights Organization based in Nairobi is looking for an Advocacy Officer.

Qualifications/Requirements

Be a graduate of Social Sciences from a recognized University, with a bias in Communication StudiesProfessional experience of working on disability rights, preferable on child rights sector or deaf education Experience of working within the Rights Based Approach frameworkProfessional experience of undertaking regional and national advocacy and lobbying including development of action plans and strategiesDemonstrable understanding of local decision making processes.Experience of identifying capacity building gaps and working with partner / Parents Groups organizations in an advisory capacityExperience in delivering coaching, training and facilitation as appropriate to different situationsAbility to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels ranging from parents to Government officialsKnowledge of sign language and experience of working with deaf childrenAbility to coordinate, liaise and negotiateExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English and KiswahiliSelf driven with capacity to mobilize and motivate groupsComputer literate with proven knowledge on use of several packages e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.Must be not less than 28 years old and possess a driving licenseInterested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CVs, names of three referees and daytime telephone contacts to: recruitment.bsn@gmail.com.

To reach us not later than 18 January, 2010.

N/B: Only short listed applicants shall be contacted.

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